Mississippi Valley State vs Grambling State Prediction 3/9/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils and Grambling Tigers meet Monday in the college basketball SWAC Tournament at the Gateway Center. Here’s a Mississippi Valley State vs. Grambling State prediction. This article will include a Mississippi Valley State vs. Grambling State pick.

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Betting Preview

The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils lost to Alcorn State and Jackson State. Mississippi Valley State has lost 10 of its last 12 games.

The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are averaging 66.7 points on 41.3 percent shooting and allowing 85.9 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Michael James is averaging 21.4 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Daniel Mayfield is averaging 13.8 points and 1.3 assists. Patrick Punch is dishing 1.8 assists, and Xzayvion Childress is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are shooting 29.9 percent from beyond the arc and 71.8 percent from the free throw line. The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.9 rebounds per game.

Grambling Tigers Betting Preview

The Grambling Tigers lost to Alabama A&M and beat Alabama State. Grambling has lost 7 of its last 9 games.

The Grambling Tigers are averaging 72.6 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 73.1 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Antonio Munoz is averaging 12.6 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Jamil Muttilib is averaging 11.9 points and 3.3 rebounds. Roderick Coffee III is the third double-digit scorer and Derrius Ward is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Grambling Tigers are shooting 30.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.4 percent from the free throw line. The Grambling Tigers are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Grambling State Tigers will win

• Mississippi Valley State has lost 18 of its last 19 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Grambling State has won eight of its last nine night games against Mississippi Valley State.
• Grambling State has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games against Mississippi Valley State.

Why the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils will win

• Grambling State has lost seven of its last nine games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Grambling State’s last eight games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference at neutral venues have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.
• Six of Mississippi Valley State’s last seven games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference at neutral venues have produced a total of 140+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Grambling State ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (14.7).
• Grambling State ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.82).
• Mississippi Valley State has recorded the equal-longest losing streak among Division 1 teams this season (25 games).
• Mississippi Valley State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (-26.7).

Mississippi Valley State vs Grambling State Prediction

It’s insane to see Grambling as a double-digit favorite as this team isn’t good. However, this has more to do with Mississippi Valley State than anything else. Those who have followed along over the years know Mississippi Valley State is the worst basketball program in the history of sports. Mississippi Valley State hasn’t won more than 5 games since the 2018-19 season. Grambling beat Mississippi Valley State by 21 points two weeks ago. You can certainly find better ways to spend your Monday than laying double-digit points with Grambling, but that’s the direction I’ll go if forced to pick.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Grambling State -12.5